18th & Vine
Kansas City and the Roots of Black Gospel Music
Kansas City has a rich and influential legacy when it comes to the development of Black gospel music. This is its largely untold story.
Major Art Center Opening Soon Near 18th and Vine
The Zhou B. Art Center is expected to open later this year, repurposing a former segregated public school into a creative hub in the 18th and Vine District.
More Apartments Coming Near 18th and Vine
Grayson Capital has proposed building a 195-unit apartment project on a city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine. The project includes a small retail building.
Pedestrian Plaza Plan to Enliven 18th and Vine District
By Kevin Collison The 18th and Vine District is looking forward to transforming its main drag into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that can be closed temporarily for events thanks to $4 million in the new federal budget. The money obtained by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and matched by at least $2.5 million and up to $4…
Pedestrian Plaza Plan to Enliven 18th and Vine District
The 18th and Vine District’s main drag will become a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that can be closed temporarily for events thanks to $4 million in the new federal budget.
Passion Project: 2000 Vine Street’s ‘Cultural Inheritance’
The revitalization of the two oldest public works buildings in Kansas City, abandoned since 1978, is nearly complete, according to the leaders of the 2000 Vine Street project.
18th & Vine Plan Called ‘Long Overdue,’ Wins Strong Council Backing
A redevelopment proposal that preserves historic facades and builds apartments and retail in the 18th and Vine District was approved overwhelmingly by the Kansas City Council.
18th & Vine Concept Called ‘Beale Street,’ Sparks Council Clash
A $23 million mixed-use redevelopment proposal that would add apartments and retail space to the 18th and Vine District is being opposed by City Council members who fear it would turn the area into another “Beale Street.”
Boutique Hotel Proposed for Historic City Workhouse Castle on Vine
The ruined former City Workhouse Castle built in 1897 to incarcerate petty criminals and vagrants would accommodate a far more upscale clientele as a boutique hotel in a new redevelopment proposal.
‘Ruthelle’s’ Returning to 18th & Vine
By Kevin Collison Adam Jones, who’s redevelopment portfolio include the Westside and West Bottoms, is going east to the 18th & Vine District with an artsy project featuring barbecue and soul food along with a dollop of local jazz culture. He’s renovating a small two-story building at 1819 Vine into a restaurant and night club…